1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 2 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 650 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Granada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |