1947 Ferrari 125 vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 585 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125. 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. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125 has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125 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.

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