1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 21 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 792 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |