1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 268 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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, 1960 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 12 M | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | 12 M | Elite |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 29 L |
