1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2780 mm |
