1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 3-Litre | Granada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
