1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 887 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |