1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 794 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 116 L |