1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1986 Ford Granada

To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 490 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.

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. 1986 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider 1986 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 340 Spider Granada
Year Released 1958 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4101 cc 2932 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 296 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5700 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1340 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2770 mm