1975 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 1 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 325 kg more than 1974 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 De Tomaso Deauville | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | Granada |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
