1974 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 965 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Seven |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
