2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 462 kg more than 1981 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V12 Vantage | Granada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1697 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2780 mm |
