1968 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 119 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Elise |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 32 L |