1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1983 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Granada |
Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |