1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 3 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. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 731 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Granada |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |