1981 Ford Granada vs. 1949 Maserati 4
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Maserati 4 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 710 kg more than 1949 Maserati 4.
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.
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1981 Ford Granada | 1949 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Granada | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |