1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 109 kg more than 1983 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, 1974 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
