1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Ford Granada

To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 19 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 397 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1977 Ford Granada
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Spider Granada
Year Released 1969 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 2791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 116 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 216 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 68.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1417 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2780 mm


 

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