1973 Fiat 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2780 mm |
