1981 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 146 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Condor |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1446 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |