1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 935 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
