2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 365 kg more than 1986 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Granada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
