1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 980 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2800 mm |
