1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 455 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Granada |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 65 L |
