1955 Ford Popular vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Popular weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Popular | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Popular | Elise |
Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |