2010 Nissan Cube vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 29 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 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube.
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, 2010 Nissan Cube, 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 (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Cube | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Cube | Granada |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4001 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
