1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1985 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |