2005 Bizzarrini GTS vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is newer by 24 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (523 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (710 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bizzarrini GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bizzarrini GTS | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Ford |
| Model | GTS | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
