1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 560 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |