1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 17 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 420 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Granada |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |