1962 Lotus Elan vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1993 Ford Aspire is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aspire weights approximately 340 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Because 1962 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Elan | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Elan | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
