1981 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic 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 16 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 650 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1980 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Civic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
