1984 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |