1985 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (98 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. 1983 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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