1975 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 26 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
