1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 2,932 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 77 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1986 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. 1986 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTB | Granada |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 2932 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 233 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |