1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1966 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,215 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Anglia weights approximately 78 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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, 1962 Lotus Elite (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Anglia | Elite |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
