1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 265 kg more than 1989 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 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 99 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 116 L |
