2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |