1973 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 362 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |