1954 Ford Prefect vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 116 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Prefect | Elise |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |