1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Granada |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |