1983 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1983 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Granada | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Violet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |