1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 130 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1975 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Granada |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |