1978 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 650 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Elan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
