1981 Ford Granada vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 14 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.
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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Granada | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
