1974 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 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, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 Toyota Crown.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |