1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 314 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |