1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 8 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 323 kg more than 1991 Ford Granada.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1991 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Venture | Granada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
