1982 Ford Granada vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 564 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Elise |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 212 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 | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
