1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 181 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Elise |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |