1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 422 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F50 | Granada |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 64 L |