1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 430 kg more than 1990 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Granada |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |