1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 657 kg more than 1967 Austin A 40. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |
