1981 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 206 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Granada | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
