1979 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 314 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Esprit |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |