1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 26 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 40 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 295 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
