1990 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
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 (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
