2009 Alpina B5 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 28 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
