1977 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 12 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |