1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 27 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 2,394 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (128 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 406 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, 1986 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 116 L |
