1969 Fiat Dino 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 Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 13 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat Dino | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |