2012 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 31 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 234 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.
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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Accord 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:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Granada |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2780 mm |
