1975 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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, 1974 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 500 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Granada |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |