1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari Dino | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Dino | Granada |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |