1990 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 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, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2329 mm |