1986 Ford Granada vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 405 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, 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, 1986 Ford Granada (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |
