2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 222 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Avalanche | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |