2002 Acura NSX vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 23 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, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 70 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Granada |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
