1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 1 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi.
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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BBi | Granada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4092 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 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 |
