1977 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
