1979 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, both 1979 Ford Granada and 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 187 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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 Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Granada | Starfire |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |