1990 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 514 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Granada | Violet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |