1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 156 kg more than 1977 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Granada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
