1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1985 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Granada |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |