1978 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 32 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, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 132 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada. 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, 2010 Honda Element, 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Element |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2576 mm |
