1975 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 288 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1212 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |
