2007 Honda NSX vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 26 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 185 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
