1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 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, 1984 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2780 mm |