1990 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 22 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 498 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 2012 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Granada | FX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2885 mm |
