1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 15 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 500 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, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Granada |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
