1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 336 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Elise |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |