1977 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 983 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
