1985 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 167 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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, both vehicles can yield 119 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | Montrose |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |