1977 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 9 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 43 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. 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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |