2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 19 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 735 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |