1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 631 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |