1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 120 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1982 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |