1981 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |