1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,556 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Anglia weights approximately 78 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:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | Elan |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 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 | 738 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |