1954 Buick 40 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 37 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, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1991 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Granada |
Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |