1966 Fiat Dino 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 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Granada |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |