1981 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 480 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |