1957 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1977 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |