1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 162 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 GTS (265 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 2548 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1435 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
