1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 508 kg more than 1982 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Granada |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 55 L |
