1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 127 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV6 | Granada |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 116 L |