1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | Granada |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |