1949 Simca 8 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 390 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1949 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1949 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Simca 8 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Simca | Ford |
| Model | 8 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
