1981 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1966 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Granada | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
