1977 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 33 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 156 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Granada | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
