2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 885 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 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:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |