1974 Ford Granada vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Granada | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
