1985 Ford Granada vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
