1981 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 115 kg more than 1979 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Granada | 131 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |