1974 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 356 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.

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