1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 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 71 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 314 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 40 | Granada |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |