1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 Ford Granada.
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, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 95 | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 116 L |