1950 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Elise |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |