1981 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 24 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 2005 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Exige |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
