1981 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |