1975 Ford Granada vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 391 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Granada | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Granada | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3009 mm |