1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 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), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 553 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Granada |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 64 L |