1979 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Granada | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
