1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 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 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 716 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Elan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2781 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
