1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 550 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Granada |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
