1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Granada |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |