1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 309 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Cortina | Elise |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 40 L |