1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1991 Ford Granada

To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 57 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.

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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ferrari 308 1991 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 308 Granada
Year Released 1978 1991
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 2935 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 255 HP 192 HP
Engine RPM 7700 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 283 Nm 275 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 1422 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2710 mm


 

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