1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131.
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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
