1990 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada.
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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
