1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 4 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ritmo | Granada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
