1977 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 397 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Granada | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 97 L |