1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 212 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine V6 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Granada |
Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |