1957 Ford Anglia vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lotus Elise weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 Ford Anglia. 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Anglia | Elise |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| 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 | 31 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
