1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 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, 1983 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131. 1983 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 131 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
