1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 192 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
