1990 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
