1983 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 623 kg more than 1983 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada. 2007 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Granada | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Navara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
