1947 Ferrari 159S vs. 1976 Ford Granada
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 159S (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 159S should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 750 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S.
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.
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1947 Ferrari 159S | 1976 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 159S | Granada |
Year Released | 1947 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1903 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1500 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |