1969 Fiat 850 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 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 690 kg more than 1969 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2780 mm |
