1949 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 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:
| 1949 Buick 40 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
