1982 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Nissan Cedric 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
