1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 269 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Cortina | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
