1957 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,394 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (128 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 556 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. 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 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 116 L |
