2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 182 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |