1995 Acura NSX vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 3 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 (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Granada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
