1974 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 127 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 414 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
