1968 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Elan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |