1979 Buick Century vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 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, both vehicles can yield 218 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Granada |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |