1991 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 542 kg more than 1982 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Stanza. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Stanza has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Stanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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