1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 13 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 395 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |