1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR 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 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 190 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 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Granada |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2792 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
