1985 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 71 kg more than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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. 1998 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |