1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Granada |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
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 |