1978 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 17 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Granada | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |