1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 442 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |