1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1989 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Granada |
Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 116 L |