1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 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 49 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Granada |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |