1973 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 203 kg more than 1973 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Granada | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2960 mm |