1990 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 300 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Granada | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
