1982 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 844 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Extreme |
Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 700 cc |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |