1978 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus SC weights approximately 133 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada.
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, 1995 Lexus SC (350 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm). This means 1995 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Granada | SC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
