1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (141 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1974 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
