1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,932 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 608 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 1986 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850. 1986 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Granada |
Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |