1981 Ford Granada vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 296 kg more than 1961 Singer Gazelle. 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 (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
Make | Ford | Singer |
Model | Granada | Gazelle |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |