1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 840 kg more than 1984 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 126 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Granada |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |