1972 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 86 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420.
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, 1989 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Granada | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Granada | 420 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2551 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |