1960 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Granada |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |