1969 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 795 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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 (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 500 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |