1981 Ford Granada vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 12 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, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Serena |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
