1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 275 kg more than 1981 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |