1982 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 425 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
