1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1988 Ford Aerostar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 710 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1988 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Lotus | Ford |
| Model | Elan | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3030 mm |
