1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 460 kg more than 1981 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Granada |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |