1977 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 30 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 535 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3270 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3120 mm |
