1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 390 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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, 1992 Ford Granada (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 8V | Granada |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |