1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 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 1957 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 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 | 153 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |