1976 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Cressida |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |