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 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 37 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 415 kg more than 1970 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 (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 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 | 1993 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |
