1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 105 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |