1977 Ford Granada vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 16 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 157 kg more than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
