1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1979 Ford Granada

To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 670 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.

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 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Ferrari 250 LM 1979 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 250 LM Granada
Year Released 1963 1979
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3286 cc 4184 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 262 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2800 mm


 

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