1984 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, both 1984 Ford Granada and 1984 Lotus Etna were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Granada | Etna |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |