1976 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 130 kg more than 1976 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Granada | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Granada | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
