1982 Ford Granada vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 25 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 485 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Seven |
Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 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 |