2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 98 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
