1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Corsair | Elise |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |