1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 404 kg more than 2012 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zephyr | Elise |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |