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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Skyline |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |