1989 Ferrari Mythos vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 8 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mythos | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mythos | Granada |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |