1981 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 711 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Elise |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |