1953 Allard K3 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 243 kg more than 1953 Allard K3. 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, 1953 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard K3 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |