1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 M | Granada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4092 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
