1973 Ford Granada vs. 1973 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1973 Ford Granada and 1973 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 NSU Ro 80. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU Ro 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 212 kg more than 1973 NSU Ro 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 NSU Ro 80, 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU Ro 80. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Granada | 1973 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Granada | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 37 L |
