1990 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 656 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Granada | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2789 mm |
