1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
