1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 800 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Granada |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |