1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 115 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2780 mm |
