1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 95 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Prefect | Elise |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |