1979 Ford Granada vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

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