2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 19 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), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 255 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |