1978 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cima is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Cima weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1998 Nissan Cima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Cima |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
