1980 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 25 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 14 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Granada | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | Marathon |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |