1984 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Subaru 360
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 820 kg more than 1965 Subaru 360. 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, 1984 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Subaru 360. (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1965 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Granada | 360 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 1810 mm |