1981 Ford Granada vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 Ford Anglia. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2220 mm |
