1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
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 Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
