1970 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 271 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 1970 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escort | Elite |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 29 L |
