1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Ford Granada (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Sports | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 61 L |