2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 23 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |