1954 Buick 40 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Granada |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2780 mm |