1978 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (120 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Granada | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
