1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 514 kg more than 1986 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Granada |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 116 L |