1977 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta

To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 23 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 464 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 2000 Toyota Caserta has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Caserta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ford Granada 2000 Toyota Caserta
Make Ford Toyota
Model Granada Caserta
Year Released 1977 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2790 cc 1995 cc
Horse Power 160 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 140 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 936 kg
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 55 L


 

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