1990 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 15 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 670 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
