1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 325 kg more than 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Granada |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 116 L |