1986 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 88 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
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 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1985 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
