1984 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
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 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Granada | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
