1985 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1985 Ford Granada and 1985 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 107 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 Honda Accord, 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 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1985 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Accord |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
