1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1991 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1997 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Granada |
Year Released | 1997 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |