1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 651 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Granada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
