1950 Austin A135 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1973 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
