1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1982 Ford Granada

To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 235 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.

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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 1982 Ford Granada
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 1900 Granada
Year Released 1950 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1883 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 74 HP
Torque 140 Nm 119 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 77.6 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2780 mm


 

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