1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 9 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
