1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 964 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1972 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Granada |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |