1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 348 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 348 | Granada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 116 L |