1974 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 27 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Verossa |
Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |