1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Testarossa and 1986 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 239 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ford Granada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada will offer significantly more control. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (219 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Granada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
