1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 48 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BB | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4092 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
