1984 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 755 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Granada | Rapide |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2989 mm |