1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DBR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DBR2 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 116 L |