1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 400 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Granada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
