1947 Austin 16 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 155 kg more than 1947 Austin 16. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
