1979 Ford Granada vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Condor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1812 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
