1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 264 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Elan |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |