1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 12 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 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 320 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, 1981 Ford Granada (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |