1977 Alpine A 442 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 495 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 442.
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:
| 1977 Alpine A 442 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1235 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
