1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1977 Ford Granada

To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin V8 and 1977 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Aston Martin V8 1977 Ford Granada
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model V8 Granada
Year Released 1977 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5339 cc 3270 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 340 HP 74 HP
Torque 542 Nm 197 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2800 mm


 

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