1977 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 528 kg more than 1977 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Granada | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3080 mm |
