1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 600 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 535 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
