1977 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 825 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Granada | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |