1976 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 545 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |