1958 Lotus Elite vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1958 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1958 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lotus Elite | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Elite | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 68 L |
