1984 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 29 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 949 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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. 2013 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2790 mm |