1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 142 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Granada |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |