1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 480 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1992 Ford Granada (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |