1984 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 150 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, 1998 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Serena |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |