1965 Lotus Seven vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 870 kg more than 1965 Lotus Seven. 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. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1965 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1965 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lotus Seven | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Granada |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2780 mm |
