1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 377 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Cuneo | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |