1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 (392 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |
