1982 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 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 776 kg more than 1971 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Seven |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 34 L |