1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 215 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Granada |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1365 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |