1981 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 14 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | NSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |
