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 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 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 67 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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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 | 2292 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |