2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 262 kg more than 1974 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |