2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 164 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
