1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Granada |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 22.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |