1978 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 12 kg more than 1978 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. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Excel |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
