1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (141 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 495 kg more than 1967 Austin A 60. 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, 1974 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Granada |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |