1975 Ford Granada vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 34 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1975 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Granada | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
