1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 705 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |