1982 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Laurel |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |