1990 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Granada | 131 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
