1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 21 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 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 660 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Granada |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |