1983 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Toyota Model F

To start off, both 1983 Ford Granada and 1983 Toyota Model F were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F.

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 (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Ford Granada 1983 Toyota Model F
Make Ford Toyota
Model Granada Model F
Year Released 1983 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 98 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2240 mm


 

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