1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 374 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Granada |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |