1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |