1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 193 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Cortina | Elan |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
