1981 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 19 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, 2000 Toyota Caserta (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Caserta should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 434 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (148 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 2000 Toyota Caserta 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. 2000 Toyota Caserta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Caserta |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 936 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |