1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 25 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 415 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1982 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2780 mm |
