1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 407 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Granada |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |