1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 658 kg more than 1982 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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 65 L |