1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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 152 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 126 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 116 L |
