1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1986 Ford Granada

To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1986 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1986 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alpine A 610 1986 Ford Granada
Make Alpine Ford
Model A 610 Granada
Year Released 1990 1986
Engine Size 2975 cc 2932 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 248 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1400 mm


 

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