1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 570 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. 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, 1982 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Granada |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2780 mm |