1986 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada.
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, 1990 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Granada | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | 929 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |