2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 943 kg more than 1977 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
