1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |