1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 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 495 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |