1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1974 Ford Granada

To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 215 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Ferrari Pinin 1974 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model Pinin Granada
Year Released 1980 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 5769 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 355 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 459 Nm 347 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2800 mm


 

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