1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 42 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Granada |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |