1977 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1980 Toyota Starlet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 490 kg more than 1980 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1980 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
