1986 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 590 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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, 1986 Ford Granada (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Granada | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Publica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |