1969 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 395 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Capri | Elite |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 66.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |