1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 7 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Granada |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |