1977 Ford Granada vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 16 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 85 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
