1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 135 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Granada |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |
