1982 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 515 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1982 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | Civic |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |