1978 Ford Granada vs. 2009 Honda Civic

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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, 1978 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 132 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

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