2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 390 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
