1984 Ford Granada vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada. 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Hilux |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3090 mm |