1979 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |