2000 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 26 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu YRV (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 595 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Because 1974 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu YRV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu YRV | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | YRV | Granada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
