1971 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 523 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |