1992 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
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 (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Granada | 1979 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2480 mm |