1948 Morris Six 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 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 76 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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, 1983 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six. 1983 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Six | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Six | Granada |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
