1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude, 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Prelude | Granada |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |