1977 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 5 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Granada | Starion |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2110 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1185 kg |