1985 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, both 1985 Ford Granada and 1985 Toyota Cressida were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 14 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
