1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 18 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 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 638 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 734 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F399 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F399 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
