1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Lotus | Ford |
Model | Esprit | Granada |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |