1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 529 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elan |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 72.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |