1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
