2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Granada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |