1981 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 14 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 365 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
Because 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
