1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1977 Ford Granada

To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1977 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ferrari 330 1977 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 330 Granada
Year Released 1966 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3967 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 296 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 93.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 68.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1417 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 65 L


 

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