1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 790 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2770 mm |
