1981 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 335 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |
