1981 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1981 Ford Granada and 1981 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 215 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7. 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |