1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 670 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1985 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Land Cruiser | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3378 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |