1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1977 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 65 L |
