2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1986 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Granada |
Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 45 L |