1984 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Granada | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
