1942 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1942 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1942 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Buick 40 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Granada |
Year Released | 1942 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |