1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat 131 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Fiat 131 (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |