1977 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 312 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
