1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 380 kg more than 1951 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
