1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 224 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Granada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
