1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 6 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 488 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |