1998 Fiat Marea vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 Fiat Marea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Marea (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Fiat Marea.
Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Marea, 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, 1998 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Marea | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea | Granada |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |
