1982 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (85 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 251 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Skyline |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |