1981 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Elan |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |