1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 680 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 600 | Granada |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 116 L |