2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 22 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 825 kg more than 2003 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Granada |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |