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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). 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 207 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |