1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
