1986 Ford Granada vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 8 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 64 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada. 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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1994 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | NSX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2394 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 70 L |
