1973 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 367 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Granada | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |