1981 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 15 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 145 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
