1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 660 kg more than 1963 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 Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zephyr | Elan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |