1982 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 16 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 94 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | NSX |
Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |