1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 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 340 kg more than 1975 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Granada |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |