1979 Ford Granada vs. 1987 Maserati 420
To start off, 1987 Maserati 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 325 kg more than 1987 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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1987 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Granada | 420 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 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 |
