1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1983 Ford Granada

To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Ford Granada (151 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (147 Nm). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda.

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