1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Ford Granada

To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.

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