1977 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 283 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Granada | Toronado |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 278 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |