1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 208.
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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 208 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |