1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 14 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, 1992 Ford Granada (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 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, 1992 Ford Granada (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
