2011 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 555 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 Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Virage | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Granada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1288 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
