1981 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Mazda 929
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 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 178 kg more than 1976 Mazda 929. 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 (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | 929 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |