1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1985 Ford Granada

To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 25 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 710 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.

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. 1985 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. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth Coupe 1985 Ford Granada
Make Abarth Ford
Model Coupe Granada
Year Released 1960 1985
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 747 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 98 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 590 kg 1300 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


 

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