1976 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 8 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 430 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Granada | 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Granada | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
