1982 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 68 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
