1990 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny 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 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 575 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Granada | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
