1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 145 kg more than 1961 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Granada |
Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 116 L |