1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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 DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Granada. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
