1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 604 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. 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. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1951 Abarth 205 has manual transmission. 1951 Abarth 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Abarth 205 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 205 | Granada |
Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1188 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |