1960 Lotus Elite vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 903 kg more than 1960 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lotus Elite | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Elite | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 68 L |
