1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 131 and 1977 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 397 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Granada |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |