1959 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 121 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Elan |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |