1963 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1990 Ford Granada

To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 155 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1963 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.

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1963 Ferrari 250 GT 1990 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 250 GT Granada
Year Released 1963 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2933 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 251 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 240 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2770 mm