1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 510 kg more than 1982 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, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
