2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 591 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rendezvous | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
