1962 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 172 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Elise |
Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |