1984 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |