1968 Ford 17 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 530 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford 17 (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 17 | Elan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |