1962 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 1962 Ford Capri and 1963 Lotus Elan are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Capri weights approximately 359 kg more than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Elan |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |