1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 432 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
