1975 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 630 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 1975 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Granada | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Elan |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |