1984 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 98 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada.
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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |