1984 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 345 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada. 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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Granada | P5B |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
