2001 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Ford Granada

To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 27 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, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 68 kg more than 2001 AC Aceca.

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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

2001 AC Aceca 1974 Ford Granada
Make AC Ford
Model Aceca Granada
Year Released 2001 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 301 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2800 mm


 

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