2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1982 Ford Granada

To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 V12 (556 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Aston Martin V12 1982 Ford Granada
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model V12 Granada
Year Released 2002 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 69 HP
Torque 556 Nm 148 Nm
Top Speed 300 km/hour 145 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 Length 4670 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2780 mm


 

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