2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 58 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1982 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Hardbody | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Hardbody | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |