1977 Ford Granada vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Supra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |