1947 Austin 16 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 37 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Granada |
Year Released | 1947 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |