1981 Ford Granada vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 525 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Seven |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |
