1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 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 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 113 kg more than 1960 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1960 | 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 | 51 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
