1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise.
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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Corsair | Elise |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |