1986 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,932 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 15 kg more than 1986 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1986 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Granada | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2932 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |