1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 139 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1982 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |