1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
