1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 840 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Granada |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |