1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 440 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 116 L |
