1977 Nissan Laurel vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Laurel | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Laurel | Granada |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2753 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
