1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 326 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, 1986 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Granada |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 116 L |