1972 Ford Granada vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 1 kg more than 1967 Toyota Crown. 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
