1973 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 1 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 316 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Granada | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
