1979 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 725 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 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 (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Starlet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |