1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 123 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.
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, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Granada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
