2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 760 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1982 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |