1986 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 215 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |