1982 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 429 kg more than 1972 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
