1979 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
