1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 675 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 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:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Granada |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 151 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2780 mm |