1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (127 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 197 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2000 | Granada |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |