2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1990 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Express | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2770 mm |