1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 207 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 207. (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 405 kg more than 1955 Abarth 207. 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. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 207 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 207 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 207 | Granada |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2780 mm |