1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Granada |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |