1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 315 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |