1976 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 37 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 114 kg more than 1976 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Granada | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3246 mm |
