1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 565 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
