1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 837 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, 1986 Ford Granada (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 500 | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |