1976 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Skyline |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |