1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1986 Ford Granada

To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 16 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 189 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 304 kg more than 1986 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ferrari 365 GT 1986 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 365 GT Granada
Year Released 1970 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 2394 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 317 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 204 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 72 mm
Top Speed 245 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1306 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 116 L


 

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