1943 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Ford Taunus weights approximately 134 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Ford Taunus | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Taunus | Elan |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2240 mm |
