1979 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Granada | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
