1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit 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 62 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada. 1983 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Esprit | Granada |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
