1981 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 315 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline.

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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.

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