1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 520 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2800 mm |