1981 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 175 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Laurel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |