1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 7 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 570 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1520 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 |