1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 385 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, 1985 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
