2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 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:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | S2000 | Granada |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |