1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1974 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |