1990 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Granada | P5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
