1981 Ford Granada vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |