1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 756 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2800 mm |
