1981 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 26 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Armada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3140 mm |
