1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 245 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1982 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1982 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
