1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 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, 1997 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1997 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Cadillac Catera | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Granada |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 116 L |