1981 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 270 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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, 1973 Toyota Corona (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |