1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon.
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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Granada |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |