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 2 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 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 Falcon | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Elan |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
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 |