1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |