1989 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. Both 1989 Ford Granada and 1998 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 125 kg more than 1989 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, 1998 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1998 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |