1992 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Granada | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Granada | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
