1975 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 495 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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 Ford Granada (197 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Granada | Spider |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
