1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 233 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Granada |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |