1959 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 81 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 517 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |