1986 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,932 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 345 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1986 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1986 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Granada | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | 626 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2932 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |