1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 625 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. 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 Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Zephyr | Elise |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
