1984 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 12 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 266 kg more than 1984 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, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | Sentia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |