1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 107 kg more than 1967 Fiat 2300. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 2300. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 2300 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 2300 | Granada |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |