1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 835 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Granada |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
