1982 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 285 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Skyline |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |