2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 35 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 456 kg more than 1974 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
