1975 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 Toyota MR2.
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, 1975 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
