1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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, 1983 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Granada |
Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |