1977 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 22 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 683 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 337 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 770 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotec |
| Model | Granada | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
