1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 374 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 192 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |