1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
