1976 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 906 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Seven |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 92 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |