1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 9 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 690 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Custom Cruiser | Granada |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |