1990 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 17 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 160 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.
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, 2007 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2007 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | NSX |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |