1981 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 590 kg more than 1969 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |