1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP) has 411 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1982 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 568 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |