2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2000 Caterham 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |