1991 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 161 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Granada | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Granada | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
