1980 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Granada | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Granada | 929 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
