1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1984 Ford Granada

To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB and 1984 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 37 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.

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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 1984 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 328 GTB Granada
Year Released 1984 1984
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1850 cc 1993 cc
Horse Power 238 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 151 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1300 kg
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2780 mm


 

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