1974 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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 (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Celica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |