1981 Ford Granada vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 270 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Granada | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
