1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 7 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. Both 1970 Ford Corsair and 1963 Lotus Elan are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 291 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Corsair | Elan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2140 mm |
