1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Granada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
