1980 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Ford Granada

To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 350 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Electra 1986 Ford Granada
Make Buick Ford
Model Electra Granada
Year Released 1980 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 2932 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 123 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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