1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 195 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2770 mm |
