1989 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 31 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Gloria |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |