1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
