1981 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 19 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 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 979 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Extreme |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 700 cc |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |