1982 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
