1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 63 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Granada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
