1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |