1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 540 kg more than 1962 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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
