1982 Fiat 126 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 735 kg more than 1982 Fiat 126. 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, 1992 Ford Granada (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 126 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Granada |
Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |