1983 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Granada | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |