1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 412 kg more than 1955 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
