1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 425 kg more than 1958 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Granada |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |