1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 455 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1977 Ford Granada (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Granada |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |