1973 Ford Granada vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 92 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Granada | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
