1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.1:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2770 mm |