1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 Abarth Stola 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 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 465 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Abarth Stola | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Stola | Granada |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |