1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 720 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |
