1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |