1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 840 kg more than 1957 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1957 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:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
