1979 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Granada | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
