1995 Acura NSX vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 47 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
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, 1995 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Granada |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |