1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2800 mm |