1989 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 174 kg more than 1989 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Granada | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Granada | Evora |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 60 L |
