1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 242 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III has manual transmission. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Granada |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |