1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 452 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
