1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 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 585 kg more than 1972 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 (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |