1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 146 | Granada |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |