2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 262 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Granada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |