1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 470 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
