1984 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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, 1974 Lotus Elite (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Elite |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
