1973 Fiat 132 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 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 245 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, 1981 Ford Granada (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
