2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
