1962 Fiat 2300 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 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 190 kg more than 1962 Fiat 2300.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
