1948 Austin 16 vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
