2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B5 | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |