1986 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 472 kg more than 1986 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Granada | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Granada | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |