2009 Cadillac STS vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 335 kg more than 1985 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
