2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 27 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 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 442 kg more than 1981 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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Granada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |