2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 98 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio, 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |