1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 50 kg more than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Granada |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |