1989 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Holden EH. 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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | EH |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |