1954 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 337 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Elise |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1507 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 | 118 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 165 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 | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |