1981 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 15 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), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | NSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |
