1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
