1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 235 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 179 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1335 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
