1976 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Granada | 420 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |