1977 Ford Granada vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Granada | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |
