1977 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 757 kg more than 1974 Morgan 4. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1974 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1974 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Granada | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |