1992 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 285 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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, 1992 Ford Granada (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Granada | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | 818 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |