1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (250 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 585 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1997 Caterham C21 (252 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | C21 | Granada |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |