1981 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 585 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |