1984 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 345 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |