2001 Honda Stream vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 Honda Stream is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 15 kg more than 2001 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Stream, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Stream. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Stream. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Stream | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Stream | Granada |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |