1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 73 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
