1981 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 553 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | 818 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |