1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1986 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 116 L |