1982 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 119 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Celica |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
