1981 Ford Granada vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1962 Subaru 360. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Granada | 360 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 61.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 1780 mm |
