1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 48 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Tickford | Granada |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
