1985 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 870 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Granada | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |