1990 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial

To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 4170 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada.

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, 2007 Nissan Commercial, 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, 2007 Nissan Commercial (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial 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 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial 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 Nissan Commercial
Make Ford Nissan
Model Granada Commercial
Year Released 1990 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2933 cc 2462 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 17.8:1
Top Speed 193 km/hour 143 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 5510 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5410 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3580 mm


 

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