1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 285 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Granada |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |