1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 425 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
