1981 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 69 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |