1981 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1982 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry 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 1982 Toyota Camry.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Camry |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
