1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1985 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |