1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Granada would be higher. Both 1994 Caterham Seven and 1992 Ford Granada are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 780 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (167 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1992 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Granada |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2770 mm |
