1977 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 20 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 47 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | NSX |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |