1989 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric 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 51 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 85 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Cedric |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1350 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 |