1981 Ford Granada vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Granada | P4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |