1970 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda RX-2 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda RX-2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda RX-2 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | RX-2 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
