1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 559 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Granada |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 64 L |
