1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 Fiat 132.
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, 1992 Ford Granada (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Granada |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |