1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 11 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 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 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456 | Granada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |