1978 Ford Granada vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 30 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. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 182 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ford Granada 2008 Toyota Stallion
Make Ford Toyota
Model Granada Stallion
Year Released 1978 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4092 cc 1812 cc
Horse Power 96 HP 0 HP
Torque 284 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2660 mm


 

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