2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1990 Ford Granada

To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ferrari 612 1990 Ford Granada
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 612 Granada
Year Released 2003 1990
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5746 cc 2933 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 541 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 7250 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 588 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 5250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1460 mm


 

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